Hi Jan Marie,
Hard to believe you have not received any responses? I am just entering this system so I want to try and give some advice. Maybe even create some good karma and get some answers to my posting. I just responded to a lamp posting and your item looks like it possibly came from the same outlet/source, ironic? Not sure what your item is but seems to lead me to a vase? Kind of odd for a mug, either way, we are looking for clues? As much visibility, up, down, under photo’s will add to the profile of your new love. You might have enough clues in this one picture though? Like the other ladies lamp photo you can see little to very little age signs. I want to see a zany array of fine lines in the surface along with some wearing of the paint from handling over the years, maybe even some dark spotting in the recessed areas where dust might have gathered? Looking again at your photo, I am really stressing my eyes to see any sight of aging. Thats what you want to here when your getting your old coin appraised, darn it! Other than the well depicted artwork that gives an early Asian look to your piece, thats all that can be seen. Scrutinize the table top side for any type of a signature clue? My guess is probably no? And the small crack will only add to the sad news. It looks fairly unique, unique is cool and you grabbed it. I am with you, I grab those items also when I can, ‘good character,’ items I call them. Your daughter’s daughter will see an aged character sporting some real swagger, possibly? Be nice to here if you have discovered any new info?
twice,
Danny
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